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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,048.27, 62,161.84 and 24,901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,048.27, 62,161.84 and 24,901.90 is: 34,361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,048.27 : 62,161.84 = 24,901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,048.27/62,161.84 = 24,901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,048.27x = 62,161.84 × 24,901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,048.27x = 1,547,947,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,947,923.50/45,048.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,361.98

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